Tang Dynasty: Saving Lives and Helping Others, Li Lizhi Falls for Him

Shen Chang'an pushed open the courtyard gate and stepped aside to let the guest in.

Li Shimin stepped in first, followed closely by Empress Zhangsun and Li Lizhi. Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang exchanged a glance and then followed them in.

As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, Li Shimin suddenly stopped in his tracks.

An indescribable feeling washed over me—it was a peculiar sensation, unlike the fragrance of flowers or the fresh scent of grass and trees, but rather a change in the air itself.

The air inside the courtyard was several times fresher than outside.

It felt as if every breath carried the sweetness of the morning dew in the mountains, or the refreshing comfort of sunshine after a rain.

He involuntarily took a deep breath, feeling the air flow into his lungs through his nostrils and then spread to every part of his body—

It felt like my whole body had been washed clean from head to toe.

The fatigue accumulated from reviewing memorials for days, the dizziness from a headache, and even the soreness in my shoulders and back all lessened with that one breath.

"this……"

Li Shimin stared wide-eyed, looking around incredulously.

He saw that Empress Zhangsun also had her mouth slightly open, her face full of surprise.

Li Lizhi stood to the side, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked much more energetic.

And Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang—

These two usually composed and self-possessed sorcerers were now acting like children, tilting their heads slightly back, closing their eyes, and greedily breathing in the air in the courtyard.

Their pale faces gained a sliver of color at a visible speed.

Li Shimin wanted to ask, "What's the deal with this courtyard?" but seeing Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang's absorbed expressions, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

After all, Shen Chang'an was still there.

He suppressed his surprise, stood with his hands behind his back as if nothing had happened, and continued to look around at the scenery in the courtyard.

Stone jars, water lilies, koi, green bamboo...

These ordinary things seemed to have gained a different kind of luster in this courtyard.

The water lily leaves were a bright green, the koi swam leisurely, and even the clumps of bamboo were taller and greener than elsewhere.

Shen Chang'an saw all of this.

He naturally knew the secret of this courtyard—the Four Symbols Returning to Origin Formation gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, making the concentration of spiritual energy in the courtyard 30% higher than that outside.

For ordinary people, staying here for a long time can not only relieve fatigue, but also strengthen the body and prolong life.

The reactions of Li Shimin and others were merely normal manifestations of spiritual energy entering their bodies.

"Gentlemen, please follow me." Shen Chang'an smiled and led the way to a pavilion in the courtyard.

The pavilion is small, with four wooden pillars supporting a thatched roof. Inside, there is a stone table and a few bamboo chairs, simple yet elegant.

A clump of green bamboo grows beside the pavilion, rustling in the wind and adding to the tranquility.

"Please have a seat, everyone. I'll go and brew some tea."

Shen Chang'an led everyone into the pavilion, then walked to the well in the corner of the courtyard and drew up a bucket of water.

The well water was crystal clear, shimmering in the sunlight.

He carried a bucket into the kitchen and started a fire to boil water.

In the pavilion, Li Shimin and the others took their seats. Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang continued to examine every plant and tree in the courtyard, their eyes full of inquiry.

"Grand Astrologer," Yuan Tiangang lowered his voice, "can you sense it? The atmosphere in this courtyard is completely different from the outside world."

"I can sense it." Li Chunfeng nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the layout of the courtyard. "Every plant and tree in this courtyard seems to conform to some mysterious law."

"I think so too," Yuan Tiangang stroked his long beard. "That Doctor Shen is no ordinary person, able to build such a courtyard in the countryside."

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The two exchanged a glance and said nothing more.

A moment later, Shen Chang'an came out of the kitchen carrying a tray with several rough earthenware teacups and a steaming kettle on it.

He placed the kettle on the stone table, then took out a small porcelain jar from his pocket, opened the lid, scooped out a few tea leaves with a wooden spoon, and put them into each teacup.

The tea leaves were dark green, intact, with slightly curled edges, and emitted a faint, refreshing fragrance that made everyone feel relaxed and happy.

Hot water is poured into the bowl, and the tea leaves tumble and unfurl in the water, instantly releasing a delicate fragrance.

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang both narrowed their eyes as their gazes fell on the tea.

Li Shimin glanced at them, tilted his head slightly, and asked in his eyes: Is there something wrong with this tea?

Li Chunfeng gently shook his head.

Yuan Tiangang also shook his head slightly.

Li Shimin was finally relieved.

"Gentlemen, please have some tea."

Shen Chang'an handed the teacups to each person one by one, speaking gently, "This is just some rustic tea, nothing like the famous teas in the city. Please don't find it offensive."

"You're too kind, Dr. Shen." Li Shimin picked up his teacup, blew on it gently, and took a sip.

He was stunned the moment the tea touched his lips.

His first impression was not tea.

Or rather, it wasn't any kind of tea he had ever drunk.

The tea slid down my throat and into my stomach, a warm sensation rising slowly from my stomach and spreading throughout my body.

The headache that had been bothering me for days suddenly lessened considerably at that moment.

Not only that, his mind seemed to have been cleansed by something, becoming exceptionally clear.

"Excellent tea!"

A gasp of admiration came from the side. Li Chunfeng, holding a teacup, had his eyes shining and his face full of disbelief.

"This is truly excellent tea!"

Yuan Tiangang put down his teacup, stroked his beard, and exclaimed, "In my forty years of life, I have never tasted tea like this. It is sweet and mellow on the palate, with a long-lasting aftertaste, and more importantly..."

He paused, then looked at Shen Chang'an, his eyes filled with admiration: "Dr. Shen, after drinking this tea, the tightness in my chest has dissipated considerably. May I ask what medicinal herbs were added to this tea?"

Shen Chang'an smiled slightly: "It's just some coarse tea from the countryside, with a few mint leaves and licorice root added. Mr. Yuan found it effective, perhaps because the soil and water in this courtyard are good, and the tea has absorbed some of its essence."

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang exchanged a glance, but neither of them pressed for further questions.

But they all knew that this was something that no amount of peppermint or licorice could do.

Li Shimin put down his teacup, looked at Shen Chang'an, and said with a hint of seriousness in his eyes: "Doctor Shen, your courtyard... is truly wonderful."

"You flatter me, sir," Shen Chang'an said modestly. "It's just a small country courtyard, nothing like a mansion in the city."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces, and said seriously, "Since you are all here, why don't we take this opportunity to check your pulses and see how your health is?"

"Alright." Li Shimin nodded. "I trust Dr. Shen's medical skills. After taking your medicine these past few days, my headache has indeed lessened considerably."

"I will continue to adjust the recipe as prescribed by the master."

As Shen Chang'an spoke, his gaze turned to Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang, "Gentlemen, you don't look well. Are you injured?"

Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang exchanged a glance and nodded with wry smiles.

"To be honest," Li Chunfeng said, cupping his hands in greeting, "a few days ago, we had an accident that damaged our health. We've been experiencing chest tightness, shortness of breath, and low spirits for the past few days. We heard that Doctor Shen is a highly skilled physician, so we came here specifically to seek his treatment."

Shen Chang'an understood immediately—what unexpected event was it? It was clearly a backlash from his deduction of heavenly secrets.

He remained expressionless and said gently, "Gentlemen, please extend your hands so I can take your pulses first."